Charleston Criminal Attorney
Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are some of the most serious convictions a person can face. Aside from the extensive penalties levied against crimes like this, you also face social stigmatization whenever someone learns about your past. If you have been accused of a violent crime, only a top Charleston criminal attorney can help you fight your charges while reminding the public and your jurors that you are innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around.
Penalties for these crimes can be very extensive and result in massive fines, lengthy prison sentences, long-term probations and, even the death penalty. If you have been charged with a violent crime, you may be worried about the possible sentencing you might face. Your Charleston criminal lawyer will help educate you and ease your fears about these potentially life-changing penalties.
A violent crime occurs when someone harms or attempts to harm another person. The offenses can range from misdemeanor, like assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN) to grave –murder charges for example. Because the crimes can vary so greatly, the sentences may as well. For example, ABHAN, a conviction may range from a probationary sentence to 10 years in jail. On the other hand, murder may result in anywhere from thirty years to life imprisonment and it could even be punished by the death penalty.
The time it takes for a convict to qualify for parole increases as well. When someone is convicted of a non-violent crime, they may be released on parole after only ¼ of their sentence has been served; for a violent crime, a convict must serve out 1/3 of his sentence or up to 85% of his sentence, before he can receive parole.
If you have been charged with a violent crime, it is critical you not take chances with your Charleston criminal attorney. At the Law Offices of Joe Cadmus, we offer our clients a top crime defense in Charleston. We have successfully defended many violent crimes including:
- Armed robbery
- Arson
- ABHAN
- Attempted murder
- Criminal Domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature
- Serious drug charges
- Kidnapping
- Murder
- Weapons charges
- Criminal Sexual Conduct - Rape
- And more...
